ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA
@Awapsa1
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advocacy for women in peace and security Africa ( AWAPSA) is a community based organization in Mombasa promoting women and girls peace and security
nyali Mombasa kenya
Joined September 2017
Calling private sector champions for women’s empowerment. Apply for the Princess Sabeeka Global Award and showcase your impact in advancing women’s rights, justice and opportunities. More information: https://t.co/5sUJKMQe61 👉 https://t.co/AVm0nRr51x
Are you driving real change for women and girls? Apply for the Individual Champion Award. Winner receives USD 100,000 😃🙌🙌 Learn more: https://t.co/AVm0nRr51x
#Deadline - 20 March 2026
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AWAPSA joined Mombasa & Malindi peace champions at Maono Hub for a peer-to-peer session on data governance & protection. Sharing insights strengthened responsible data practices & highlighted the power of peer learning in safeguarding communities. #DataGovernance #Peacebuilding
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💜 International Women’s Day 2026 Theme: #GiveToGain When we invest in women through mentorship, shared opportunities, and inclusive spaces, communities grow stronger and more peaceful. Together, let’s empower women and transform communities. #IWD2026 #GenderEquality 🌍✨
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🌍💚 AWAPSA joined women leaders & activists in Nairobi at the Tea & Feminist Dialogue hosted by @NobelWomen. We shared strategies, mentorship & inspiration for women-led #ClimateAction. Lessons from Nobel laureates Gbowee, Ebadi & Matviichuk guided us! #ClimateJustice #WomenLead
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FGM is a violation of rights, a threat to girls’ health, and a barrier to equality. On this International Day of Zero Tolerance, the Commission calls for urgent, collective action to end this practice. #ZeroToleranceToFGM Read our full statement: #EndFGM together @AFGMBoard
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“It is difficult to assert that there is justice, peace, and democracy unless women are empowered to leadership positions.” – Sahle-Work Zewde. In the spirit of this powerful reminder, we are gearing up for CSW70 under the theme “Centring Justice, Ensuring Equality for African
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#Kenya: @Awapsa1 is redefining #GBV prevention by putting men at the center of the conversation. During the #16DaysofActivism, they opened space for men & boys to speak & step up as partners in challenging harmful norms & driving real, lasting change. 🤝
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Engaging Men is not optional — it’s essential. Including men in GBV prevention is a game-changer. During #16DaysOfActivism 2025, we opened the space to Men & Boys, and stakeholders discussed men’s issues and their vital role in ending GBV.#EndGBV #Men4Change
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Proudly kicking off the #16DaysOfActivism2025 in Mombasa! AWAPSA joined government, Judiciary, security agencies, Kenya Red Cross & CSOs in a vibrant procession to stand united against digital violence and all forms of GBV #StopTFGBV #EndGBV #16DaysOfActivism2025
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Save the Date ✨ Unite to End Digital Violence ✨ #EndDigitalViolence | #16DaysOfActivism Every woman & girl deserves safe digital spaces. Let’s strengthen safety, amplify survivor voices, & stop online abuse before it starts. 💛 #TFGBV #DigitalSafety #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
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#Kenya: @Awapsa1 marked 5 yrs of #SheBuildsPeace campaign with a powerful stakeholder forum - “Protecting & Recognizing Women Peacebuilders.”They united voices against #GBV & femicide, strengthening safety & support for women leaders. 🤝🗣️
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📢 Exciting News! 🇰🇪🇪🇺 This week, FEMNET, in partnership with @SDGsKenyaForum and @WECF_INT, with support from the @EUinKenya will hold the inaugural EU - Kenya Civil Society Forum 🎉 on 🗓️ Thursday, 13th November 2025, at the 📍 Kenya School of Government. The forum, under the
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The two-day event brought together government, partners, and women peacebuilders to advance Kenya’s WPS agenda. Key sessions spotlighted: 🌿 Climate change & environmental security 🌍 Cross-border peace initiatives 💻 Technology-facilitated #GBV Women peacebuilders 💪 #ICYMI
Kick Off - Day 2 at the #KNAPIII Launch & #1325at25 Across Kenya’s borderlands, women are building bridges - mediating disputes, fostering cross-border cooperation & leading community strategies that counter threats and violent extremism. Their leadership secures peace for all.
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We have officially launched Kenya's 3rd Women, Peace and Security Action Plan, aligning with the 25th Anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325.😎 ✨✳️ Access the document on the link: https://t.co/dnElleoSYZ
#UNSCR
#GenderEquality
https://t.co/mswXYC5Gg6
United Nations Security Council Resolution #1325, reaffirms the role of women as agents of change, leaders of dialogue, and builders of lasting peace, reminding us that security is only real when everyone is included.” — Amb. Romy Tincopa, @embassyofperu
#WPS #KNAPIII #SDGs
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@AWAPSA_KE — From NAP I & II to #KNAPIII, the commitment to women’s leadership in peace and security grows stronger. Let’s unite for impactful implementation across Kenya. #WPS #GenderEquality #Peacebuilding
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@AWAPSA_KE — From NAP I & II to #KNAPIII, the commitment to women’s leadership in peace and security grows stronger. Let’s unite for impactful implementation across Kenya. #WPS #GenderEquality #Peacebuilding
We have officially launched Kenya's 3rd Women, Peace and Security Action Plan, aligning with the 25th Anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325.😎 ✨✳️ Access the document on the link: https://t.co/dnElleoSYZ
#UNSCR
#GenderEquality
https://t.co/mswXYC5Gg6
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"We gather at a time of both reflection & reckoning. The context in which we pursue peace is changing. The Kenya of today faces complex, emerging threats that test the strength & staying power of the #WPS agenda." @AntoniaSodonon - @unwomenkenya Country Rep. #UNSCR1325 #KNAPIII
Together with @gender_ke, we join partners in celebrating a key milestone, the launch of Kenya’s 3rd National Action Plan on Women, Peace & Security (2025-2029) and the 25th Anniversary of #UNSCR1325, reaffirming commitment to inclusive, women-led peace. #WPS
#1325at25
#KNAPIII
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💜 AWAPSA joins partners in launching #KNAPIII and marking 25 years of #UNSCR1325 — reaffirming Kenya’s commitment to gender-responsive peacebuilding, inclusive governance & sustainable development. 🇰🇪 #WPS25 #WomenInPeacebuilding #GenderEquality #AWAPSA
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